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KMiller Voc 5 2010
KMiller Voc 5 Eng I 2010
Question | Answer |
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callow | (adj) young, inexperienced, immature |
contemporary | (noun) person living at the same time as another; (adj) existing at the same time |
cynical | (adj) skeptical; doubtful of others' sincerity |
despot | (noun) ruler with absolute power |
enunciate | (verb) to pronounce clearly |
impediment | (noun) an obstacle |
impoverish | (verb) to make poor; to take away |
indolent | (adj) lazy; avoiding exertion or work |
sagacious | (adj) wise |
secular | (adj) worldly; not religious |
speculate | (verb) to guess; to engage in a risky business venture |
strife | (noun) conflict or struggle |
venerate | (verb) to show great respect for |
voracious | (adj) ravenous; greatly eager; incredibly hungry |
wane | (verb) to get smaller; to near an end |